Fueling Up

The Changing Tide
(An SMBRF Publication for the California Clean Boating Network)
Volume 5, Issue 1
Winter 2001

Water in your diesel a persistent problem? We were interested recently to learn of a new enzyme-based fuel treatment called Soltron™ designed to help eliminate water and the resulting contaminants from fuel systems.

A familiar problem to most boaters, water contamination in fuel encourages the growth of fuel-eating bacteria, producing a corrosive slime in fuel systems. Eventually, this can damage fuel tanks, lines, and fuel injector components. Clogged injectors cause excessive smoking and premature engine failure. By eliminating water, sludge, and bacteria from fuel, Soltron™ can decrease harmful exhaust emissions and actually increase fuel efficiency. For boaters battling “diesel algae”, Soltron™ may provide an effective, non-toxic, non-chemical solution.

Currently, 80% of Southern California’s fuel docks sell Soltron. According to Gary Hitch, owner of Dave’s Marine Fuel in Ventura Harbor, “So many of our customers have switched to Soltron™, we don’t even carry the other brands. Soltron™ has really cleaned up the boats around here, and we are convinced it is doing good things for the ocean.”

Soltron™ is used locally by both the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and the LAC Fire Department Lifeguards on their patrol boats. Many US Coast Guard Cutters also use Soltron, including the California based Tybee and Dorado.

Soltron™ is available from most fuel docks statewide and from many marine hardware stores. For more information on Soltron™, or for the nearest retailer, call (888) 289-8866 or visit their website at www.solpower.com.
   

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